If you want to enjoy National Picnic Month with a picnic, adding some outdoor games is one of the best ways to have some fun together. Whether it’s a laid-back BBQ or a picnic in a park, games can break the ice.
Card games
Playing card games is always an entertaining activity. “Talk, Flirt, Dare” cards can spark some silly challenges and playful banter. Players draw cards and complete the prompts, which often brings lots of laughter.
You can also play card games like Crazy Eights and Rummy, as they are easy to set up and learn. In Crazy Eights, players discard cards that match the rank or suit of the top card in an attempt to be the first to get rid of all their cards. In Rummy, the players try to form sets and runs of cards.
Online gambling has become so popular that more people may want to play card games they can play online, such as blackjack. A simplified version with fewer players and different betting styles can be fun at a picnic.
Charades
Charades is a timeless classic. As a quick refresher, you must act out a concept in silence, and the others must guess the chosen word or phrase. To spice things up a little, you can add themes. Popular book, movie, and TV show titles are a good option. You could make a theme specific, like “TV shows from the 1900s” or “famous quotes from movies.”
Tug of War
Tug of War is a classic game that brings out the competitiveness in people. It’s a game of strategy and strength that can be great fun. All you need is a piece of rope and two teams. This is a perfect game to play when having a picnic in a park, as you need a fair amount of space. This is one of those family fun activities where everyone can participate.
Board games
Don’t forget about board games. You can ask everyone to bring along their favorite board games. You could break into groups to play different games. One fun board game to play is Code Names. Two teams compete, and each has a ‘spymaster’ who must give one-word clues pointing to specific words on the board.
The game “One Night Werewolf” is another popular option. It’s a fast-paced game where everyone has a secret role: Villagers must vote out the werewolves, and the werewolves can work together to build lies to confuse people. It may seem a little complex at first, but players can quickly get the hang of it, and it’s great fun to play.
Frisbee
Frisbee, where two or more people toss a disc back and forth, is a classic activity at a picnic. You can set up teams where players pass the disc to score points. The fun doesn’t even have to stop when the sun goes down, as you can use a light-up Frisbee and a glowing goal for an active game under the stars.
Ring toss
This is another classic game that is both simple and satisfying to play. If you want to buy a gift for someone who loves picnics and gathering people together, you could buy a ring toss set. It is also easy to DIY it by just using rings and bottles. The game can create a lot of excitement for players as they try to outdo one another.
Volleyball
Volleyball is a good net game for picnics. It is easy to put up a portable net, and two teams of any size can try to get the ball over it by bumping, setting, and spiking it.